CVE-2020-1479 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Understand CVE-2020-1479 impacting Microsoft Windows versions. Learn the vulnerability details, affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps to protect your systems.
DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability impacting various Microsoft Windows versions.
Understanding CVE-2020-1479
What is CVE-2020-1479?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in DirectX due to improper handling of objects in memory, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
The Impact of CVE-2020-1479
- Successful exploitation could lead to the installation of malicious programs, data manipulation, or creation of new accounts with full user rights.
- Attackers need system access to exploit the vulnerability.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-1479
Vulnerability Description
- Vulnerability in DirectX's memory object handling.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Windows 10 Version 2004
- Windows Server version 2004
- Windows 10 Version 1803, 1809
- Windows Server 2019, Server Core installation
- Windows 10 Version 1909
- Windows Server version 1909, Server Core installation
- Windows 10 Versions 1709, 1903
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers use specially crafted applications after system login to exploit the vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the security update provided by Microsoft to address the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update systems with the latest patches and security updates.
- Implement proper access control measures and follow best security practices.
Patching and Updates
- Microsoft has released an update that corrects how DirectX handles objects in memory.